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Letter from the Executive Director

Dear Friends,

As a member of the Better Choices for PA Coalition, I recently met with Governor Tom Wolf; his Chief of Staff, Katie McGinty; and Tom Hanger, Secretary of Planning and Policy, to discuss the Governor’s FY2015 budget. The budget proposes to partially restore the last administration’s devastating cuts to community based behavioral health services. It also includes an extensive revenue reform package that is key to restorations.

Governor Wolf's Behavioral Health Services Budget Cuts Restoration

Pennsylvania’s FY 2012-2013 budget included a ten percent cut to community behavioral health services. (Look back at the details here.) This cut was preceded by years of stagnant funding, and the results for mental health consumers and programs were devastating.

Governor Tom Wolf has proposed that each of the next three years include partial restoration of that ten percent until full restoration has been achieved.

Smile for Mental Health Month!

May is Mental Health Month, and MHAPA’s I'm the Evidence/Mental Health Campaign (ITE/MH) is celebrating mental health recovery in a unique way—by focusing on you!

Share a photo of yourself—alone, with another person, or as part of a group. We will feature this photo on our blog and Facebook, along with your message about how you are the Evidence. Help us share with our readers the beautiful faces of men and women who provide hope, example, and connection to others

Affiliate Updates

On June 7, GRMHA hosts its second annual Walk for Mental Wellness, which aims to bring attention to mental illness as an acceptable medical condition just like diabetes, arthritis, or any other disease. Held at the FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, PA, the event includes walking, entertainment, food, and other fun activities. Start your team today! Learn more here.